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Kia Optima vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,070

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,505

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaRSX
TrimEXType-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $23,845
Base Invoice $18,510 $21,754
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160  
Options (change) 1,500 0
Options (change) 1,320 0
Destination 675 615
Total Price $22,070 $24,460
Total Invoice $20,505 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,122
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaRSX
TrimEXType-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$22,070$24,460
Adjustments for Features-2,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,640$24,460
Total Invoice$20,505$22,369
Adjustments for Features-2,2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,247$22,369

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaRSX
TrimEXType-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,550$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2580

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaRSX
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.2 in
Length186.4 in172.4 in
Width71.1 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.2,735 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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